Nursing in Exceptional Circumstances (1cr)
Course unit code: TH00BU78
General information
- Credits
- 1 cr
Objective
Nursing in Exceptional Circumstances, 1 ECTS
Objectives
• Students will be able to independently initiate immediate life-preserving measures and to carry out measures in crises and disaster situations
Content
Contents
• Definition and legislation of exceptional circumstances and crises
• Common crises and causes of exceptional circumstances: accidents, toxic spills, communicable diseases, war
• Preparations for exceptional circumstances and crises
• How to act in exceptional circumstances and crises
• Psychological support and seeing patients
• Multiprofessional teamwork and interaction
• How to wear appropriate protective clothing and advanced hygiene skills
• Assessment of basic vital functions with the NEWS score system